The new year is nearly upon us! It feels like a good time to share my New Year’s reflection process for this year.

First of all, I like to start this process in November. I truly like to take my time. I do not want to feel rushed or pressured into a set of intentions that don’t resonate deeply with me.

Additionally, I like a longer runway because I find the process to be iterative. I start by thinking about the kind of year I had and then move into what kind of year I want to have. But by thinking into the future, it reminds me of things I … Read More

In my most recent newsletter, I shared that I had gotten into a pretty low place. After sending out a distress call to hundreds of email inboxes, I realized it’s time to figure out how to get out of my funk.

I started by doing a Wheel of Reflection exercise. Doing the exercise didn’t exactly get me out of a funk. First of all, my scores were lower than they’ve been in a good, long while. Plus, I started having existential questions about what the categories should even be!

I landed on these:

• Career/Purpose
• Family
• Friends & Fun
• Physical Space
• Personal Growth & Spirituality
• Health & Wellness
• Sleep
• Time

Before I head into any break, I like to set my intentions for that break. Do I want to prioritize rest and relaxation? Do I want adventure? Quality time with family? Time to advance projects I’ve been wanting to work on? I can’t do it all, so being intentional about what I want to do helps me prioritize my time.

We are heading into a two-week break with four distinct parts:

1. My friend and I are having a two-day working retreat. I expect this part of my break to be energizing and soul-satiating. I’ve done a lot already to prepare for our time together. Now I just need to